wow, the us supremes FINALLY

strapped some on and made a rather GOOD decision. if there is probable cause AND a warrant, i'm all for searches. if there is not, then keep your hands to YOURSELF


Supreme Court Limits Warrantless Car Searches

By Robert Barnes

Washington Post Staff Writer
The Supreme Court yesterday sharply limited the power of police to search a suspect's car after making an arrest, acknowledging that the decision changes a rule that law enforcement has relied on for nearly 30 years. In a decision written by Justice John Paul Stevens, an unusual five-member majority said police may search a vehicle without a warrant only when the suspect could reach for a weapon or try to destroy evidence, or when it is "reasonable to believe" there is evidence in the car supporting the crime at hand......